Saturday was a big day in the Bay of Islands with the 40th Tall Ships Regatta sponsored by the Russell Boating Club.
Billed as ‘the Southern Hemisphere’s premier tall ship race’, this annual regatta also welcomes classic yachts and any other mono or multi hull yacht over 20 ft.
Amandla wanted to participate, but she is still in maintenance mode, so the Captain and I took a dinghy ride to Russell to watch the start of the race.
With so many gorgeous sailing vessels, it was difficult to chose where to point the camera. And time was limited as the starting gun was fired a few minutes after our arrival and the boats headed out to sea.
I share a few highlights in the gallery below.
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Johanna Bradley January 12, 2015
Love that second shot in the gallery, Lisa! (actually I love them all but that one really made me smile) The Tall Ships Races came to my home town in 2012 and it was one of the most fabulous occasions I can ever remember. Aren’t they just fabulous grand ladies? 🙂
Lisa Dorenfest January 13, 2015 — Post Author
You are absolutely lovely to say so Johanna. Thank you so much! Looking forward to taking more ‘virtual’ walks with you. And I agree, they are fabulous grand ladies 🙂
rosemaylily2014 January 16, 2015
Fabulous photos Lisa I have enjoyed looking through them very much!
Lisa Dorenfest January 16, 2015 — Post Author
I’m glad that you enjoyed them Rosemary. Thank you for the lovely compliment. I am enjoying traveling with you virtually!
the_bluespade January 17, 2015
I could only imagine what it must be like to be there in person. Breath taking alone from just your photographs through where I see. What splendor!
Lisa Dorenfest January 17, 2015 — Post Author
It was wonderful to be there in person :-). Thank you so much for joining me there virtually and for your lovely compliment.